What am I gonna do?

Question

I know it awhile off, but I just relized I have a bit of a problem.

On easter on finishing what my parents stopped by getting confirmed into the catholic church. My parents left the church when I was 9. They hate catholics, when I told them I was going back they said they would rather I be a satanists.
What am I going to tell them when Im not home on Easter?

Im 19, in college- have no car (sorry bunny hater) and my parents are christian-protestant

Answer 1

Just tell them you are going to a satanist easter meeting. That will make them feel better. Maybe one of them will even offer a car ride.

Answer 2

No one is perfect and that also means those whom Christ has given authority to, the church has made many mistakes and probably your parents became dis-illusioned back then for whatever reasons, however the church is still the one true holy and Apostolic church and will continue when you and I and your parents are long gone.
You should stick to your own decision and listen to your inner self as the Holy Spirit acts within you and not worry about what your parents think or say in your spiritual life.
Remember the words of Christ to Peter,``Thou art Peter and on this Rock(Peter) I will build My church, and the gates of Hell will never prevail against it``
Hell has certaintly tried it`s best to bring down the church and will keep trying to do so but as yet it has not managed to do so.
There is certaintly some great wound/hurt in your parents regarding the Catholic church and they need your prayers.

Answer 3

I'm not shure what you are saynig there but the word easter is the name of a pagan goddess she was the god of fertility and that is were we bet the bunny laying the eggs thin its okay to celebrate Passover but dont do it in the same Mainer they one did for a statue of a woman incontrol of weather not you will get pregnant well allot in churches is the word of many only one person i know of on theshepardsschaple.com teaches what the bible is buy only reading it and telling you what it ment before it was ever translated into another language you should never base your religion on a denomination there is only one god and one bible different denominations were created buy man Jesus taught us to be Christians not any thing More and to be a christian you are to believe by what it writin in the bible and not told to you in some church if you went to church it would take you over 300 years to learn the bible couse so much of it is not the things being rad to you from the bible but the traditions of man i hope this helps write me id like talk more if you want to

Answer 4

Not knowing how old you are, it would be a problem to tell you what to do. If you are 18 or older, you don't even have to make excuses, just do what you need to do. If you are between 12 & 17, try to explain your feelings about the church, and that you love them even though you have different religious beliefs than they do. If you are younger that 12, I think you would be wise to wait a few years to make your committment.

Answer 5

You could tell your family what I told mine: That I am absolutely positive, without any doubt, that it is God's will for me to be Catholic. And much as it may be difficult for non-Catholic Christians to accept that God can lead people into Catholicism rather than out of it, who are we to question Him when we seek His will for us in prayer and this is His response?

You will be "home" on Easter in the truest sense of the word. Pray for your parents to be given the grace, if not to understand, then at least to accept this. And continue to be faithful, regardless of their reaction. You are their daughter, and they love you; but it often takes time for parents to accept their children's choices in life.

Answer 6

That you feel called of God to be in His house that day.
Before you are confirmed you need to let go of all sin.
Honor your Father and your Mother is on the big ten list.
All of you need to sit calmly and discuss your reasons for your thinking. They may have beliefs that don't apply, and maybe you can show them.
They may have reasons that would apply if you knew them. Is there such a hurry that you can't give them time to accept it? Can you demonstrate to them and yourself that your salvation rest in Jesus? Is that their main concern.
This needs time and talk but no anger. If the noise level rises every one take a break and come back but don't quit trying to work together. Lots of prayer needed here to. Your prayer. To Jesus.

Answer 7

You probably know already why they feel the way they do about the church. Tactfully and sincerely tell them the truth-that you've gone back and you're following your heart. If they love you enough, then they'll understand that you've made a life choice that fulfills you.

Answer 8

Tell your parents that the easter bunny jacked your car, with you in it and had to spend the day getting it back.
That bunny really makes my Head Hot !!!

Answer 9

Why would they care, if easter is a xtian holiday and they are not?

Wouldn't that be like MY mom being disappointed I'm not spending xmas with her??? It's not our holiday. Sounds like it's not your parents' holiday either.

Answer 10

firstly let me congratulate you on having the courage to do what YOU feel is right, rather than following after them. you should remind them they raised you to be an independent woman and they should respect your beliefs, even if they dont agree. after all, thats the mature thing to do.
i will pray for you all!
God Bless!